Final · Kickoff
2016 Regular season · Week 1 · University of Phoenix Stadium · Sunday Night
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
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The New England Patriots beat the Arizona Cardinals 23–21 on the road at University of Phoenix Stadium in Week 1 of the 2016 regular season on September 11, 2016. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Patriots to 1–0 and dropped the Cardinals to 0–1. The Patriots finished 2016 at 14–2 and won Super Bowl LI. The Cardinals finished 2016 at 7–8–1 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Arizona Cardinals won 20–18 on September 16, 2012. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 20–17 on November 29, 2020.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Patriots lead the series 4–1 after meeting No. 5 since 1999 Full series history
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